Private Equity Associate

Job Title: Private Equity Associate 

Company Overview:
We are an independent sponsor firm focused on sourcing and managing private investment opportunities. Our team partners with a broad network of debt and equity investors to fund transactions across diverse industries. We pride ourselves on fostering strong, lasting relationships and delivering high-value opportunities to our investor base.

Position Summary

The Private Equity Associate will be responsible for supporting the investment team in all aspects of deal sourcing, due diligence, financial analysis, and portfolio management. The intern will gain hands-on experience in the private equity industry, working closely with senior professionals in identifying, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities across various sectors.

Responsibilities

1. Financial Modeling:

• Familiarity with building financial models (including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Comparable Company Analysis (CCA), and precedent transaction analysis).
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including proficiency with formulas, pivot tables, and creating dynamic models.
  2. Valuation Techniques:
• Understanding the core valuation methods, including DCF, market comps, and precedent transactions.

           3. PowerPoint and Microsoft Word:

• Strong presentation skills and ability to create high-quality PowerPoint presentations.
• Comfortable preparing written materials for investment memos, reports, and client communications.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree (or in progress):

• Fields of Study: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Some firms may accept students pursuing a degree in other fields if they have strong quantitative or analytical skills.

GPA Requirements:

• A strong academic record is often required, with a typical GPA expectation of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
• Some firms may be flexible on GPA if other qualifications or experience are strong.

Relevant Coursework or Knowledge:

• Courses in financial modeling, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), valuation, accounting, and econometrics are highly beneficial.

Compensation

• Base Compensation Model
  • Success fee-based compensation.
• Performance-Based Incentive
  • Additional compensation (to be determined) will be awarded when a signed debt or equity commitment is obtained.
• Other Benefits (If Applicable)
  • May include flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and potential career growth within the firm.